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Originally Posted by Travilinggal
Does anyone know the going rate for painters here. My son is considering coming here from St. Louis were the going rate is $3.00/square foot. He has been a union painter for 18 years and would like to go into business for himself but wants to make sure he can earn a living wage. What other things should he consider? Thank you in advance for your thoughts and advice.
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I painted houses 30 years in St Louis and never made anywhere near that. I personally could/do paint 2000 SF houses in the Villages in around 4 days but would NEVER charge 6000 dollars for the job.Materials should run between 400-500 dollars with labor running about 2000 including bathrooms and closets. Exteriors ie. a Gardenia should never run over 1800-2000 NOT including paint and that would include the trim with 2 coats. Also never pay a deposit up front except for paint get as many bids as you need to find a painter you feel you can trust..